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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Forest Hill

Texas · 11,482 residents · 4.171 sq mi
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Forest Hill has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $32,520. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $53,900.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 30.8
US median: 33.0
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

11,482
−11%vs 2000
vs 12,949 in 2000
1990 – 2025
2,753 / sq mi
−11%vs 2000
vs 3,105 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
30.8
−12%vs 2000
vs 35.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$32,520
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $37,473 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$11,060
−35%vs 2000
vs $17,027 in 2000
US average: $14,340
12.3%
−3.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$53,900
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $55,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$580
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $638 in 2000
US average: $450
83.6%
+0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 83.1% in 2000
16.4% rent
1.7
+12%vs 2000
vs 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic22.9%(2,967)
Black56.8%(7,355)
Hispanic / Latino18.1%(2,349)
Asian1.1%(140)
Other0%
Diversity Score72.9%(9,437)
1990
White, non-Hispanic33.9%(3,897)
Black61.1%(7,019)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(785)
Asian0.3%(32)
Other4.7%(534)
Diversity Score70.7%(8,119)
71
−3%vs 2000
vs 73 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.2%
+0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
74.8%
+6.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 68.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.4%
−0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.5 min
+43%vs 2000
vs 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Forest Hill, Texas?

Forest Hill, Texas has about 11,482 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Forest Hill, Texas?

The typical household in Forest Hill, Texas earns about $32,520 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Forest Hill, Texas expensive?

In Forest Hill, Texas, the median home is worth about $53,900, and the typical rent is about $580 a month.

How educated are people in Forest Hill, Texas?

About 11.2% of adults age 25 and over in Forest Hill, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Forest Hill, Texas?

About 12.3% of people in Forest Hill, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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